MSc thesis? - Get a good start

Starting your MSc thesis you have to get through a lot of considerations.

• How do you find a good subject?
• How do you find a supervisor and how can the supervisor help you?
• Do you want to write alone or with someone?
• Do you want to write your thesis in collaboration with a company?
• How do make a thesis statement you can use as a management tool during the process?

And so on

On this site you can find information and links you can use as you start your MSc thesis.

The first step – know your curricula

It is important that you know the curriculum for your own MSc programme and the common component. These documents describe the aim and framework of a thesis and what is expected of you.

Find your curriculum

Get a good start with our practical guide

We have collected some important points, tips and practical guidelines. You can read about the framework that is defined in the curricula and you can get inspiration and input regarding the start-up phase, use of your supervisor, support schemes what to be aware of if you want to write a thesis in cooperation with a company.

Download the Practical Guide

 

Do you want to know more about writing techniques?

If you are not sure how to write your thesis you can get inspiration from the booklet “Study Techniques and Study Culture”. The booklet also contains other useful techniques on how to get through your study period in a good way.

Download the booklet “Study Techniques and Study Culture”

 

Relevant guides

The Teaching and Learning Unit of Social Sciences at the Faculty of Social Sciences, KU, has written guides to help students. Be aware that the guides have been written for students at the Faculty of Social Sciences, so not all information is valid for LIFE students.

 

Download "Study Groups" or "Writing groups - how and why"

 

Do you need someone to talk to about your project or thesis?

At Student Services you can get help and guidance if you encounter problems in relation to your thesis.

Read more about Project support

You can also be part of an MSc thesis support group. Read more about the support group.

Events

Twice a year – block 2 and 3 - Student Services arranges Friday events which focus on the whole process of writing an MSc thesis.

See our events calendar to find the next MSc thesis event.